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Phenomenal, Is Who I Am

Shaun Bradford

Found this beautiful reminder by Dr. Maya Angelou in my in my saved photos (April 30, 2020). “I’m a woman. Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that’s me.”

“Phenomenal Woman” by Dr. Maya Angelou

Such a beautiful find!💎

And timely!

I’m currently reading Dr. Angelou’s book, “A Song Flung Up To Heaven.” I read it ages ago and recently found it after my mom passed. It was packed away with her things. When I read it the first time, I read it without stopping to soak in her stories. Now that I’m older and in the process of finding my space in this over-50 community and the work that I’m finding myself drawn to, her stories are hitting differently. I see her.

Mother. Daughter. Sister. Friend.

Advocacy. Politics. Equality. Human Rights. Freedom.

Love. Life. Being.

Art.

Music.

Rhythm.

I feel this.

It’s who I am.

Yes…

A phenomenal woman.

That’s me.♥️

Shaun

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One More Find

Shaun Bradford

I was debating whether to share another find or not, but hey, why not?! Especially since I’m drawing/creating my background for tomorrow’s quote/message.

Three years ago, I started my drawing journey, or Shaun’s Smile. At first, I tried drawing faces and profile pictures. As you’ll see, those didn’t turn out well, so I finally focused on flowers.

Here’s where it started.

Shaun’s Smile March 7-11, 2022

My drawings in 2023 were hit and miss, but better. Today, I believe they‘ve greatly improved. I’m satisfied with the progress I’m making. I know it’ll get better with time.♥️

Shaun

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God Chose You: Chosen (Designs)

Shaun Bradford

For a few years I shared the same message—“God chose you.” Last year, I reshared my post from 2023, not realizing I was following the changes in the designs.

Unfortunately, I failed to create a design for last year (2024). However, I did find a version of the message that was created a couple of months later, and I’m also including a version I’ve already created this year. So, I guess you can say this is more about the design than the message, but do make note of the message. Smile

2022 and 2023

As you can see, my style has changed over the years, and I love it! Hopefully, I won’t forget to create one for next year’s post. Maybe I’ll put it on my calendar.☺️

Anyhow…

Remember, God chose YOU for this specific time and season to do what only YOU can do. YOU are His chosen vessel.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Create

Shaun Bradford

Create!

Create whatever your heart desires.

Creating what you’ve envisioned may take years, but don’t let time and setbacks discourage you.

Never, ever stop creating.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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God’s Favor

Shaun Bradford

You are surrounded by God’s favor. Everyone sees it. It’s so radiant that we can’t help but notice.

Do you see it?♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Use What You Have

Shaun Bradford

Use what you already have to do what you have always wanted to do and become who you want to be. The world is yours!♥️

Love you!

Shaun

Shared this several months ago. Feeling it more than ever this morning.
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My Van Gogh Experience

Shaun Bradford

This video popped up in my memories, and I thought I’d share it with you. It’s of my Van Gogh Experience from two years ago. Enjoy!♥️ ~Shaun

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Don’t Wait, Create

Shaun Bradford

I was scrolling down one of my pages and saw this message I shared in 2023.

Today’s message is—

Don’t wait for everything to be perfect before you start creating the life you’ve always imagined. Do it now! Block out the noise, fears, and doubts, and start today!

Remember, you’ve already taken the limits off yourself and God, so what are you waiting for? You got this!

Love you!♥️

Shaun

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Focus On The Picture

Shaun Bradford

The message is good but focus on the picture. Focus on the picture because it’s one of my best drawings yet. Smile. If you have not noticed, I have started drawing again. For a minute there, I thought my drawing phase had run its course. Guess not. I am back at it!

Facebook Memory: July 3, 2023

Your dreams are important, too important to let die. No matter what comes or goes, or how much time passes, never give up on your dreams. Everything will happen at the appropriate time.♥️

Following another dream that was not meant to die. I am an artist. Not will be but am.🥰

Have a wonderful day!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Never Stop Creating

Shaun Bradford

On June 13, 2022, I wrote:

If you can imagine it, I wholeheartedly believe you can create it. It may not look exactly like what you’ve imagined, but create it anyway. Silence that voice that says it’s not good enough because God will step in and perfect it. So create!

This image was shared with the caption above. What a difference two years make. Smiling because I know it’s only going to get better with time.

Keep creating.

One day what you see will be what you imagined.♥️

Love you,

Shaun